Apologises a Lot: Rocky (voiced by Kelly Ripa) is a klutzy scientist working for Wayne Enterprises who apologizes frequently, even if there is no reason. And it's mostly a put-on.

Art Evolution: This film was made after the "revamp," which was an artistic redesign between the original animated series and The New Batman Adventures, and was drawn in the style of the latter. Rupert Thorne had never appeared after the original revamp, so a new design had to be created to match his character with the art style of the rest of the film. Though more "streamlined," it is nigh-identical to his previous design.

Betrayal by Inaction: Subverted as Kathy is hanging from a broken ledge by her cape. Carlton goes away, Kathy's head drops... and then the lifesaver on a rope he'd gone to grab drops down.

Bittersweet Ending: Predominantly more sweet than bitter, but it is not without its sadness. Rocky gets her fiance out of jail and Kathy gets her family out of the mob business, but Sonia is forced off the police force.

The photo of Bruce and Barbara on a boat that appears in Batman Beyond episode "Out of the Past" appears in this film.

Watch carefully in the scene in which Bruce Wayne stops the escalator, causing Kathy Duquesne's two bodyguards to trip and tumble down the steps and slide into a glass case at the bottom. A somewhat disreputable young woman scampers out of the way just before they hit the case: none other than "Freckles" who was one of Batgirl's tipsters in "The Ultimate Thrill" and would also reappear later in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker in the flashback sequence.

Several of Bane's thugs crewing the S.S. Naiad also appear in the Batman Beyond pilot episode "Rebirth" among the kidnappers holding Bunny Vreeland for ransom in its opening act.

Also, the reference to Kaznia (see below), which also received a few mentions in Beyond.

Several features on Batwoman's costume (the chest symbol and the full face mask) would influence the design of the Beyond batsuit. The jet she uses might also have inspired that jet boots.

Captain Ersatz: They weren't allowed to use an existing iteration of Kathy or Kate Kane. Kathy Duquesne's name comes directly from this.

Canon Immigrant: Kathy Duquesne was later incorporated into the DC Comics Bombshells series as a member of The Batgirls.

Cast as a Mask: Kyra Sedgwick plays Batwoman, but none of her potential secret identities. She was cast because she could sound like a blend of the three. There's a voice-changer built into the mask.

Dating Catwoman: Bruce goes out with Kathy, daughter of notorious crime boss Carlton Duquesne, a few times. Given that he is the Trope Namer, this is not surprising.

Deadpan Snarker: Alfred, as per usual, and Tim Drake gets in a few good ones as well.

Didn't Think This Through: The three women's scheme in hindsight, to get their revenge: they used the Bat moniker while disobeying the Thou Shalt Not Kill addendum that all Bats must follow and dressed in a shimmery outfit which is noticeable. This leads to the real Batman getting on the case, something that they lampshade in the novelization.

Roxanne: Yeah. Fortunately my boyfriend is very understanding. What about yours? *pause* Girlfriend, I mean! Of course, girlfriend! I mean, considering your reputation and- NOT that it's bad or anything or even any of my business, because it's not, I was just curious! *stops suddenly* How red is my face?

Bruce: (cheerfully) Crimson.

Disney Villain Death: Bane falls into the fires on the ship below him, seemingly killing him. Anyone who has watched Batman Beyond will know that this did not kill him, though he might wish it had.

Dynamic Entry: How Bane introduces himself to Batwoman as Kathy. By smashing out of the crate on which she was about to plant the bomb.

Even Evil Has Standards: In the novelization, when Robin asks if Catwoman could be posing as Batwoman, Bruce mentions that while Selina is willing to kill in self-defense, she wouldn't kill recklessly.

The film proper has Alfred ask the question with a similar answer, that Selina has more respect for human life then Batwoman.

Everybody Did It: All three villains are working together. All three suspects are Batwoman.

Kathy Duquesne's name is a reference to Kathy Kane, the comics Batwoman's secret identity, though this version of Batwoman is a little too antiheroic to be her.

Fake Static: Bruce crushes up some paper near the receiver when Barbara gets too flirtatious during a phone call.

Fantasy Sequence: The beginning and ending of the "Chase Me" short suggest that the action sequences of Batman chasing Catwoman are Bruce's daydream of what he'd rather be doing instead of attending a high-society gathering.

Kiss of Distraction: The action sequence of the "Chase Me" short ends with Batman suddenly moving in to kiss Catwoman. As he backs away, she tries to follow, and finds herself cuffed to the fence behind her.

Let's You and Him Fight: Played with. Batman is out to stop the reckless Batwoman, but in their first face-to-face encounter he comes to her aid when she is surrounded by Mooks. They later have a scuffle, but there is no real misunderstanding at work- she just does not want Batman to stop her.

Lighter and Softer: As compared to other Batman animated films. In the clearest departure from its roots, more scenes take place in the daytime.

Not Me This Time: Bruce is annoyed that the press and Barbara seem to think that Batwoman has anything to do with him, since while he has brought proteges, he wouldn't bring one that would resort to murder.

Omnidisciplinary Scientist: Batwoman is a brilliant martial artist who also invented miraculous gadgets and is a skilled and experienced computer hacker. It turns out it is three different women using one costume who each bring their own skills to the table.

Pool Scene: There's a scene where Kathy in bikini slowly gets out of her swimming pool.

Race Lift: As mentioned above, Kathy Duquesne is an Expy of Kathy Kane, the original Batwoman in the comics. While Kathy Kane is white, Kathy Duquesne is a light-skinned black woman.

Revenge Before Reason: The women didn't consider the consequences of their actions, especially when adopting the Bat moniker. Sonia at the end has to resign from the police force due to her vigilante activities, and that's just one example.

Role Reprisal: John Vernon reprised his role of Rupert Thorne from Batman: TAS in the movie.

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!: After spotting Batman rummaging around in a room (who gives him a rather displeased look), a mook quietly leaves the room and tells his inquisitive fellow mook nothing's wrong.

Sexophone: Very prominent in the movie. Even more present in the Chase Me short.

She-Fu: Penguin's waitresses-slash-cronies. It's a better showing than the actual series, where they only used cautiously-held handguns and were quickly neutralized.

Barbara: But... spring break will be coming up soon and I'll be back in Gotham for two whole weeks. (*suggestively*) Won't that be nice. Bruce: ... Yes. We'll all be happy to see you. Tim: Don't drag me into this.

Took a Level in Badass: The Penguin's Bodyguard Babes. Their only real fighting appearance in The New Batman Adventures involved very lame use of pistols, but here they're full-fledged She-Fu-wielding badasses who give Batwoman a run for her money.

You All Share My Story: Rocky, Sonia, and Kathy all have a beef either with an existing Bat-villain or Carlton Duquesne. More indirectly, each shares a trait with Batman: Rocky's intelligence, Kathy's wealth, and Sonia's determination.

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